HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

President: Marcella Wu (HCAS)

Dep. President: Daniel Yang (DMHSCIP)

(201) The issue of human rights violations stemming from the war on drugs

(202) The issue of refugees and Internationally Displaced Persons (IDP) in the Middle East

Hello delegates, welcome to the Human Rights Council(HRC) of HSINMUN XXI! I am Marcella Wu, a sophomore at Hsinchu County American School. It is my honor to serve as the President of HRC this year. HSINMUN XXI will mark my 15th MUN conference and my fourth time chairing! HSINMUN is one of the very first conferences that I had opened up and helped with my growth so much as a delegate. And I hope HSINMUN can also be as useful for you guys as it was for me!!

I first joined Model United Nations (MUN) in 8th grade, after receiving lots of encouragement from my friends. Over the years, it’s become a huge part of my life. MUN has taught me a great deal about confidence, and it has significantly shifted my worldview. MUN keeps me informed on the world's current issues and provides a solution-seeking opportunity on these pressing events. I still remember how nervous I was as a newcomer, struggling to even ask POIs, so I understand the challenges new delegates face. But I believe that through debates and exploring global issues, we can all grow and learn together.

Besides MUN, I love baking and drawing!! I also enjoy binge-watching Netflix series of basically any genre; I love rom-coms a lot, so feel free to reach out to me if there are any show recommendations!! If you have any questions or need help during the conference, don’t hesitate to reach out to me! My email is marcella0720@gmail.com, and my Instagram handle is @mar.cella.72 Let’s make HSINMUN XXI an unforgettable experience! See you soon!

Greetings, delegates! My name is Daniel Yang, a senior at St. Dominic Catholic High School Cambridge International Programme, and I am truly honored to serve as your Deputy President for the Human Rights Council at HSINMUN XXI.

Although my Model United Nations journey only started in 10th grade (in HRC at HSINMUN!), I hoped I had started earlier, as I immediately became captivated by the intriguing debate attributed to the dissimilar perspectives of various countries. For me, MUN is not only connected to advocating your stance but also fostering cross-delegate connections and establishing a consensus. Running the MUN program at my school for two years, I am eager to spread my enthusiasm and passion with all of you during the conference.

In my spare time, if I’m not sitting in front of my laptop and researching MUN topics, you’ll probably see me immersed in Disney animations or listening to fireworks soundtracks (underrated in my opinion). I also love conducting scientific research and making videos about airplanes.

No matter if this is your first conference or your last, I truly hope that HSINMUN XXI will be one of the most memorable conferences. I can’t wait to meet you all in October!